Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is a deliciously creamy and savory dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a gourmet meal. Tender chicken is enveloped in a rich cream cheese filling mixed with garlic and fresh spinach, topped with melted mozzarella for an irresistible finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends without any stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped spinach, and Italian herbs until well mixed.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over each breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 136mg